Navy comparison: Brazil vs Spain
Brazil operates a fleet of 76 ships compared to 78 for Spain. Of these, 68 and 78 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 7 vs 3 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 12 vs 11 frigates, 3 vs 2 amphibious ships, 24 vs 24 patrol boats, 5 vs 6 mine warfare ships (Brazil vs Spain). Brazil's navy is officially the Brazilian Navy, while Spain's is the Spanish Navy.
Brazilian Navy 🇧🇷
| Official Name | Brazilian Navy |
| Total ships | 76 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 68 as of 2025 |
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Spanish Navy 🇪🇸
| Official Name | Spanish Navy |
| Total ships | 78 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 78 as of 2025 |
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Brazilian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 7 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 12 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 24 | |
| Amphibious ships | 3 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 5 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 12 | |
| Other ships | 13 | |
Spanish ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 3 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 11 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 24 | |
| Amphibious ships | 2 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 6 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 4 | |
| Other ships | 27 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Brazil or Spain?
Spain has a larger navy with 78 ships compared to Brazil's 76 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Brazil or Spain?
Brazil operates more submarines with 7 compared to Spain's 3.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Brazil or Spain?
Spain has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Brazil's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Brazil or Spain?
Brazil operates 12 frigates compared to Spain's 11.